Comb and curler



i 8, 1958 M. PECOVSKY 2,829,656

COMB AND CURLER Filed Sept. 2a, 1953 INVENTOR. MAI? TIN PECO VSK) UnitedStates Patent COMB AND CURLER Martin Pecovsky, San Francisco, Calif.

Application September 28, 1953, Serial No. 382,626

Claims. (Cl. 132-122) This invention relates to new and usefulimprovements in combination comb and curler. More particularly theinvention relates to a curler having a helical threaded portion fromwhich project a plurality of teeth which perform a combing action.

The principal object of the invention is to provide an improvedimplement for combing and curling the hair. The invention isdistinguished from other combs in the provision of a helical tooth ashereinafter described in greater detail and in the position of theteeth.

The comb is employed by bringing the teeth in contact with the hair inconventional manner or by twisting or rotating the device about theprincipal axis. The twist ing or rotation of the device curls the hairby positioning the strands of hair in the grooves and thus causing thestrand to assume a helical configuration. The function of the device isto comb the hair in a manner and with results similar to conventionalstraight-toothed combs but at the same time to form the hair into acurl. Thereby the implement performs two functions. Further, the actualcurling operation is greatly speeded over conventional curling methods.By the use of the present invention the employment of curlers may beeliminated and yet equally beneficial results obtained.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the device.

Fig. 2 is a transverse section taken substantially along the line 2 2 ofFig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a vertical. longitudinal section.

The implement which is the subject of this invention consists of threeprincipal portions or parts which may be integral or which may beseparately formed and either permanently or detachably joined together,these being the handle A, toothed portion B and mandrel portion C.

The handle A, formed at one end, is relatively thin and elongated, beingabout four inches long and thin so that the handle may be graspedbetween the thumb and Adjacent the handle is the toothed portion which,in

turn, consists of a central core 11 which is of a small diameter ofapproximately one-quarter inch projecting out from which is a singlethread 12 or helix of a thickness of approximately one-sixteenth inchwith a one-sixteenth inch space between threads. The extremity of thehelix is pointed, the point 13 or extremity being triangular. Theprojection of the helix above the central core 11 is approximatelyone-quarter inch. The pitch of the helix is approximately twenty turnsfor a length of approximately three inches of total length of the toothzone B.

Projecting out from the helix is a plurality of teeth 14. The teeth arearranged in four longitudinally ,extending straight rows, each row beingspaced 90 from 2,829,656 Patented Apr. 8, 1958 the other. It will beunderstood that the angular spacing between the teeth. may be varied byreducing the angle between rows. Ea'ch tooth 14 is substantiallytriangular in shape, its base at the outer edge of the helix beingapproximately one-eighth inch and its height being approximatelyonequarter inch. The teeth 14 function in the same manner asconventional teeth of straight combs when used in the manner of aconventional comb. However, when the curler is given a rotative motion,the teeth function to divide the strands of hair so that it more readilyfalls into the grooves between the thread of the helix.

It will be understood that the dimensions of the tooth portion may bevaried within the scope of the invention.

On the side of the tooth portion B opposite the handle A is a mandrel orterminal portion C which is substan tially cylindrical, havingapproximately one-quarter inch diameter and terminating in a tapered end16, which serves as a rat tail to retain the curl formed by the helixafter it is ejected and also toaid in placing the curl in properposition. The rat tail portion may additionally be used in theconventional manner.

As has been stated, the three Zones of the comb may be formed integral.However, the handle A may be made separately and joined to the toothportion B by a projecting stud 21 on the end of the helical portionwhich constitutes a continuation of the core 11, which stud is receivedin a hole in the end of the handle A, the attachment being either bycementing the stud in the hole by cement 22 or by a threaded connectionwhich makes the handle and tooth portion detachable.

It is desirable that the material of which the comb is formed may bereadily machined or cast in the desired shape. Further, it is essentialthat the material. be smooth so that the hair will not snag in rough oruneven portions of the comb. Thus, conventional comb material such ashard rubber, Bakelite and a wide variety of clear or transparent,water-white or colored plastics may be employed.

In using the device as a curler, a handle A is given a twisting movementabout. its axis by a manipulation of the thumb and fingers and the hairis brought into contact with the tooth portion B. The rotation of thehelical tooth causes the hair to be Wound about the core 11 and to beprogressively moved from adjacent the bandle end A to the mandrel end Cof the single tooth. This movement combs the hair and also winds thehair in a curl which curl is finally formed on the mandrel or terminalC.

In using the device as a comb, a strand of hair is brought into contactwith the teeth 14 in straight combing strokes.

It Will be understood that although the dimensions of the tooth havebeen set forth in considerable detail, variation therein may be made,particularly it the proportions of the relative parts is maintained.

What is claimed is:

l. A hairdressing device comprising a cylindrical core having acontinuous, integral helical thread formed on the cylindrical surface ofsaid core and projecting therefrom, and a mandrel portion at one end ofsaid core, said mandrel portion being cylindrical with a rounded pointat the end opposite said core.

2. A device according to claim 1 in which is further provided a handleat the end of said core opposite said mandrel.

I 3. A device according to claim 1 in which is further provided a handleat the end of said core opposite said mandrel, said handle beingdetachably secured to said core.

4. A hairdressing device comprising a handle and a toothed portion, saidtoothed portion having a thin cylin- 3 4 drical core and asingle-thread, substantially radially pro- References Cited in the fileof this patent jecting helix projecting fronr said core, and a pluralityUNITED STATES PATENTS of comb teeth pro ecting radially from the outeredge of said helix. 92,926 Adkins July 27, 1869 5. A device according toclaim 4 in which said teeth 5 1,825,540 Pausser Sept. 29, 1931 arearranged in longitudinally extending rows, said rows 2,507,373Finkelstein May 9, 1950 being spaced apart angularly. 2,545,885 JacksonMar. 20, 1951

